Brian Mini always had the makings of a future hockey coach, reaching out to his sister, Bridget, and his brother, Chris, as they developed an interest in the sport in the Everett Youth Hockey program and then encouraging them to…
Author: Independent Staff
Obituaries 02-09-2011
Madeline Mendez-Rivera Of East Boston, formerly of Chelsea Madeline Mendez-Rivera of East Boston, formerly of Chelsea, died unexpectedly in her home on January 25. She was 59 years old. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late…
Healthcare Change Could Save Taxpayers $1m
A proposed municipal healthcare change unveiled last Friday by Gov. Deval Patrick is getting good initial reviewslocally – with most indicating that they like the plan, but hope that it moves quickly through the Legislature. For Everett taxpayers, the healthcare…
Sports 01-26-2011
Flores scores four goals in 5-2 EHS win Everett High senior Captain Nicole Flores certified her standing as one of the top schoolgirl hockey players in the area by scoring four goals in the first period to lead the Lady…
Enterprise Fund Becomes a Reality for Taxpayers
In a close vote, the Board of Aldermen voted to approve the creation of a Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund at the Monday night meeting, reversing an earlier vote in December. The approval of this fund was not without heated…
Car License Approved
One might be inclined to classify this as the case of the missing business jacket. The owner of Supreme Cars Incorporated received a unanimous vote of confidence from the Board of Aldermen on having his Motor Dealer License approved on…
Fuel Spill Reported on Mystic
A small but noticeable spill of diesel fuel into the Mystic River reported on Saturday near the Everett ExxonMobil Pipeline Company terminal is being investigated by the Coast Guard. Coast Guard officials determined that a sheen of fuel was on…
Block Grant Monies Awarded to Local Agencies
Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. was happy to meet with the recipients of this year’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG.) The CDGB program is a federally funded, competitive grant program, which helps small cities and towns meet a broad range of…
Police Briefs 01-26-2011
Tuesday, January 18 Patrick Hurley, 25, Homeless, Peabody, was arrested for marked lanes violation, failure to stop for police, receiving/buying stolen property, operating under the influence of drugs, receiving stolen property over $250. Mary Nee, 47, 9 Avon St., Everett,…
The Weather and Our Lives in New England
The winter of 2011 is turning out to be the mother of all winters. We have had more snow this year already than during any year since the Great Blizzard of 1978 – and although the weather people have called…